Sr Project Scheduler - Primavera

Leidos • Des Moines, WA

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About The Position

The National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC) program at Leidos is seeking a Project Scheduling, Project Controls, and Data Analytics expert to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Central Service Area (CSA) Planning and Requirements Group (PRG). The role focuses on Corporate Work Plan (CWP) administration, Primavera scheduling, and analytical support. The position is based in Fort Worth, Texas.

The Sr Project Scheduler develops, maintains, and analyzes project schedules and resource allocations; administers the CWP; and produces reports and project assessments for Project Implementation Teams, CSA leadership, and other stakeholders. The role supports schedule and project data integrity across project controls functions, including cost management, forecasting, risk management, earned value management, estimating, and critical path analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related field; years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 8 to 12 years of experience scheduling projects using an industry-accepted tool; Primavera is required.
• At least 4 years of experience developing and managing resource-loaded project schedules.
• Experience with schedule analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
• Familiarity with complex, multi-project environments and integrated master schedules.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suites.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Ability to tactfully coordinate with stakeholders, peers, and management at a variety of levels.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Previous knowledge of the FAA’s Corporate Work Plan system and associated business platforms, or similar project databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules using Primavera and Tableau, including resource loading, schedule updates, template management, and schedule integrity validation.
• Maintain and administer the Corporate Work Plan (CWP), including project assignments, organization codes, status updates, project verification, and tracking of CAI/JAI activities.
• Create recurring and ad hoc reports using Primavera, Tableau, Excel, and 3D reporting tools for Project Implementation Teams (PIT), CSA leadership, and executive decision-making.
• Update and analyze project resource allocations and budgeted labor units.
• Assist Project Implementation Managers (PIMs) with baseline and re-baseline schedule management and CWP updates.
• Support proper project closeout by verifying required documentation, approvals, and financial reconciliation.
• Maintain schedule data integrity for accurate reporting across scheduling, cost management, forecasting, risk management, earned value management (EVM), estimating, and critical path analysis.
• Apply project controls best practices to identify project risks, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Present project assessments, findings, and recommendations to PIMs and other stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior